Severe Flooding Hits UK, Vietnam; Thousands Displaced

Severe flooding across the UK has led to significant travel disruptions and safety hazards, with the Environment Agency issuing 63 flood warnings and 120 flood alerts. Areas like Yorkshire, Gloucestershire, and the Midlands are particularly affected, and closures on the M5 motorway have stranded motorists, requiring large-scale rescue operations. Rail services between Bicester and Banbury are blocked, causing major delays, while heavy rain and high river levels have impacted Oxfordshire and other regions. The Met Office and local authorities have issued warnings, advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for further adverse weather conditions. The flooding follows earlier devastation in northern Vietnam due to Typhoon Yagi, which had already claimed nearly 300 lives and caused extensive damage, including significant agricultural losses and damage to infrastructure.